IAFNS Research to be Presented at Advances in Food & Beverage Testing 2026
July 22, 2026 – July 23, 2026
Virtual, Event
Read more about IAFNS Research to be Presented at Advances in Food & Beverage Testing 2026
IAFNS at IAFP 2026
July 26, 2026 – July 29, 2026
New Orleans, United States
IAFNS Food Microbiology and Food Chemical Safety Committees are organizing sessions to be given at the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting 2026.
American Dental Association Scientific Sessions Invited Presentation – Sweet Choices, Serious Consequences: Navigating Added Sugars, Low- and No- Calorie Sweeteners in Oral & Overall Healthcare
October 9, 2026
Indianapolis, United States
This conference presentation is a collaboration between the American Dental Association and IAFNS and gathers leading experts to examine evolving evidence on added sugars and low- or no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) and their implications for oral health.
IAFNS at FNCE 2026: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo
October 24, 2026 – October 27, 2026
San Antonio, USA
In this IAFNS session at FNCE in San Antonio, experts will discuss a possible consensus operational definition, the objective measurement, and use of evidence-based nutritional interventions for the treatment of ‘brain fog.’
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IAFNS Food Microbiology Committee and IAFNS Food Chemical Safety Committee are organizing the following three sessions at the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting in 2026.
Balancing Innovation and Consumer Expectations: Aligning Food Safety and Building Trust Roundtable
Monday, July 27, 8:30-10:00 am CT.
For food safety professionals, the convergence of sustainability goals and shifting consumer expectations requires proactive adaptation of hazard analyses, verification methods, and communication approaches to address these changes. This roundtable will provide an interactive forum to explore emerging risks, share perspectives, and identify strategies to build trust while advancing food safety.
Speakers:
-Jason Jacobs (Beechnut)
-Meredith Carothers (USDA FSIS)
-Ben Chapman (NC State)
-Matt Herrick (IDFA)
-Mark Moorman (FDA)
Food Safety Management in Fermented Food Production
Wednesday, July 29, 1:30-3:30 pm CT.
This session will open with an overview of fermentation processes and food safety risks, identifying data gaps and priority concerns. Subsequent talks will address commodity-specific issues in fermented vegetables, dairy and plant-based analogs, and fermented meats. Presentations will examine validation and shelf-life studies, corrective actions when processes fail, and case studies that highlight both problems and solutions. With an applied science perspective, this session will provide actionable strategies and practical pathways for improved risk management in the expanding world of traditionally fermented products.
Speakers:
-Maria Marco (UC Davis)
-David Bean (Federation University Australia)
-Jennifer Wages (Tyson)
-Sam Alcaine (IDFA)
Food Chemical Safety Assessment: How & Why
Tuesday, July 28, 2:30-3:30 pm CT.
Moderator: Paul Hanlon, PhD, Abbott Nutrition
Speakers:
-Craig Llewelyn, PhD, J.S. Held LLC
-Norb Kaminski, PhD, Michigan State University
-Kristi Muldoon Jacobs, PhD, Director, Office of Premarket Additive Safety, FDA
For more information about the conference, click here.
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Past Events
IAFNS at Food Policy Impact
April 21, 2026 – April 22, 2026
Washington, DC, United States
Organized by the Washington, DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists, this panel will include discussions around the latest policy updates directly from federal representatives on food classification and food processing/formulation. It will also include a presentation on the IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens phone app.
IAFNS at National Nutrient Databank Conference
April 13, 2026 – April 15, 2026
Washington, DC, United States
As a proud partner in the Partnership for Health: USDA Global Branded Food Products Database, IAFNS will join others in describing recent initiatives of the USDA Global Branded Food Products Database. In addition, a presentation on the Food Additive Lens App for the iPhone will be given at the upcoming National Nutrient Databank Conference.
Read more about IAFNS at National Nutrient Databank Conference
IAFNS at Safe Food California 2026 Conference
April 7, 2026 – April 9, 2026
Monterey CA, United States
IAFNS will be presenting at Safe Food California, the West Coast’s Premier Food Safety & Quality Conference.
Read more about IAFNS at Safe Food California 2026 Conference
Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 2: Practical Application of Unsaturated Fats in Health-Promoting Dietary Patterns
April 2, 2026
Virtual, Event
There is an abundance of conflicting messages about the health impact of unsaturated fats and which foods to eat as well as limit. This webinar series is targeted to health professionals addressing patient and client questions.
Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 1: The Scientific Basis for Eating Foods Rich in Unsaturated Fats
April 1, 2026
Virtual, Event
In the United States, attention and confusion about the role of unsaturated fat-containing foods in the diet is being fueled by debate among some prominent health decision-makers, along with a proliferation of misinformation from media influencers, particularly about polyunsaturated fats. This webinar aimed at practitioners will explore the issues underlying these conversations.
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This event, organized by the Washington, DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists will include discussions around the latest policy updates directly from federal representatives. A presentation will also be given on the IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens phone app.
Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications
Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications
April 22,10:00-11:00 am ET
This panel will examine the evolving landscape of ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) through three complementary lenses. The first segment will highlight current scientific research on UPFs, including emerging evidence on health impacts and classification challenges. The discussion will then shift to consumer insights, exploring public perceptions, purchasing behaviors, and communication gaps surrounding UPFs. The session will conclude with an overview of new non‑UPF certification efforts from leading organizations, outlining how these standards aim to guide industry reformulation and support clearer choices for consumers. Together, the panel will provide a comprehensive view of the science, sentiment, and solutions shaping the future of UPF policy and practice.
Speakers:
Alyssa Pike, RDN, IFIC
Nicholas Jury, PhD, NIH ONR
Marie Latulippe, MS, MBA, RDN, IAFNS
Kelly Burgess, MBA, RD, LD, Non-UPF Certified
Moderator: Lauren O Connor, PhD, MPH, Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center
Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety
Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety
April 22, 3:00-4:00 pm ET.
Modern technology is actively reshaping how we ensure the safety of our supply chains, manufacture foods, and communicate nutrition information to stakeholders and consumers. This session begins with an overview of data-driven approaches to advance food safety and then transitions into a deeper look at advanced AI-driven platforms shaping food product development and consumer understanding. Discussion will include the Partnerships for Food Traceability's role in leading a pilot program to help industry implement the food traceability rule. The IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens app will be presented as part of this program.
Speakers:
Eric Marshall, JD, Partnership for Food Traceability
Jay Gilbert, PhD, IFT
Yi Wang, PhD, University of Maryland
For more information about the 9 Guiding Principles and the work of the IAFNS Food Classification Working Group, click here.
For more information about the Food Safety Lens app on food additives, click here.
For more information about the event, click here.
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IAFNS work supports two presentations at the upcoming National Nutrient Databank Conference at American University.
Partners of USDA's Global Branded Food Products Database will highlight recent initiatives. Initiatives that advance data quality standards, align product attributes with regulations, and display the data in formats consistent with food labels will be addressed.
The second presentation will be on a new iPhone app that displays food additive information right from the grocery store aisle. The app was developed by an IAFNS summer graduate research assistant.
Advancing Data and Quality Standards for Branded Food Products: USDA's Public Private Partnership in Action
Presentation will be given April 13 from 1:45-2:05 pm ET.
Speaker:
Brandon Herring, University of Maryland
Contributors:
Trish Zecca, MS, IAFNS
Kerri Fulton, MS, GS1 US
On-Device AI for Real-Time Food Additive Education: Deploying Large Language Models with Retrieval-Augmented Generation on Mobile Platforms
The iPhone food additives app presentation will be given April 13 from 10:40-11:00 am ET.
Speaker:
Yi Wang, University of Connecticut
Contributor:
Yihang Feng, University of Connecticut (graduate).
For National Nutrient Databank Conference program information, click here.
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This event, organized by the Washington, DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists will include discussions around the latest policy updates directly from federal representatives. A presentation will also be given on the IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens phone app.
Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications
Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications
April 22,10:00-11:00 am ET
This panel will examine the evolving landscape of ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) through three complementary lenses. The first segment will highlight current scientific research on UPFs, including emerging evidence on health impacts and classification challenges. The discussion will then shift to consumer insights, exploring public perceptions, purchasing behaviors, and communication gaps surrounding UPFs. The session will conclude with an overview of new non‑UPF certification efforts from leading organizations, outlining how these standards aim to guide industry reformulation and support clearer choices for consumers. Together, the panel will provide a comprehensive view of the science, sentiment, and solutions shaping the future of UPF policy and practice.
Speakers:
Alyssa Pike, RDN, IFIC
Nicholas Jury, PhD, NIH ONR
Marie Latulippe, MS, MBA, RDN, IAFNS
Kelly Burgess, MBA, RD, LD, Non-UPF Certified
Moderator: Lauren O Connor, PhD, MPH, Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center
Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety
Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety
April 22, 3:00-4:00 pm ET.
Modern technology is actively reshaping how we ensure the safety of our supply chains, manufacture foods, and communicate nutrition information to stakeholders and consumers. This session begins with an overview of data-driven approaches to advance food safety and then transitions into a deeper look at advanced AI-driven platforms shaping food product development and consumer understanding. Discussion will include the Partnerships for Food Traceability's role in leading a pilot program to help industry implement the food traceability rule. The IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens app will be presented as part of this program.
Speakers:
Eric Marshall, JD, Partnership for Food Traceability
Jay Gilbert, PhD, IFT
Yi Wang, PhD, University of Maryland
For more information about the 9 Guiding Principles and the work of the IAFNS Food Classification Working Group, click here.
For more information about the Food Safety Lens app on food additives, click here.
For more information about the event, click here.
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